Defect Description For Recall
Elpers Truck Equipment (Elpers) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013-2016 Peterbilt 337, International 4300, 4400, Maxforce, Dodge 5500, And Ford F-450, And F-550 Trucks Manufactured April 4, 2013, To January 22, 2016 And Equipped With IMT Cranes, Models 6000, 7500, 8600, 9500, 10000, 12000, And 14000. The Affected Cranes Have A Valve Bank Cover That May Crack And Fall From The Crane While The Crane Is Being Transported.
Make Of Vehicle
ELPERS
Model Of Vehicle
DODGE 5500 W/ CRANE
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
16V276000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
If The Valve Bank Cover Detaches From The Crane It Could Be A Road Hazard, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Elpers Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Valve Bank Cover, With A Thicker Gauge Cover, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On May 25, 2016. Owners May Contact Elpers’ Customer Service At 1-877-244-4596. Elpers’ Number For This Recall Is Tb2016001 – IMT Dist.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Elpers Truck Equipment
Start Of Manufacture
20130404
End Of Manufacture
20160122
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
35
Date Owners Notified
20160525
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Elpers Truck Equipment
Date Report Received
20160510
Make Campaign Number
TB2016001 – IMT dist